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NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED As you’ll recall from an earlier blog, my best friend and partner in crime Flo Tographer and I read about Mike Scopa’s 4 parks/1 day Challenge and decided to accept that challenge. What follows is a true and accurate account of our Challenge adventures. No columnists were harmed during the course … Continue reading "Anita and Flo Take Mike’s 4 Parks In 1 Day Challenge: The Results"
July Disney Calendar
Posted onIf you read my December 25, 2007 blog, you know that my holiday gift to you is that each month I will post a photo calendar page that you can print out and use at home or work during 2008. Here’s an unusual shot of Illuminations from inside the China Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. … Continue reading "July Disney Calendar"
My Bonus Trip to WDW – Part 5
Posted onYou can blame commando Lee for the fact that there was no blog entry yesterday. Since it was his only day to play in the parks he made the most of it – we got a short afternoon break back in the room, but that was it. We started our day with a three mile … Continue reading "My Bonus Trip to WDW – Part 5"
Where in the World? #39
Posted onThis was Challenge #38: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/5s shutter, f3.5 You’ll find this fountain in the marketplace of the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Mexico is a great place to get beautiful, colorful photographs. Because it is so dark, you have to be extra careful … Continue reading "Where in the World? #39"
All Ears Meet at Epcot’s Imagination – April 20, 2008
Posted onIt’s been a while since we had an All Ears meet outside of MouseFest, so I decided to have one the weekend prior to Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary. Let me digress just a bit. I flew in Saturday and stayed at the Dolphin. I had a wonderful room with a small balcony and view of … Continue reading "All Ears Meet at Epcot’s Imagination – April 20, 2008"
Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge
Posted onSo, the other day, my dear friend Flo and I were talking about what we could do on our upcoming trip that would be different and exciting. We tossed around a few ideas like trying new restaurants, or maybe a new experience like a tour, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, etc. Nothing really popped, if … Continue reading "Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge"
Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 6
Posted onEpcot is in my opinion the hottest (weather wise) park! Ugh I hate walking around there on hot days! I recommend going to the Character Connection first, it’s air conditioned and the line is very short if you go first thing. Last year when I went the Character Connection was kind of hidden so we … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 6"
Photo Album – Character Masquerade
Posted onIf you’re like me, every once in awhile you pull out the old photo albums and relive those happy times from yesteryear. Tonight I was enjoying a solo trip I made to Walt Disney World over Thanksgiving in 2003. Why a solo trip over Thanksgiving? Two simple reasons: my friend cancelled on me and I … Continue reading "Photo Album – Character Masquerade"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #37
Posted onThis was Challenge #36: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/50s shutter, f5 The three-tiered, circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is a one-half scale reproduction of its counterpart inside the Temple of Heaven complex near Beijing. Disney’s version of this beautiful temple serves as the entrance to … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #37"
Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan
Posted onI’m currently remodeling my kitchen (among other projects). Anyone who has ever undertaken a home improvement project knows there are good days and bad days. Today was a bad day. First, the tile man called and cancelled. He had a legitimate excuse, but I was disappointed, none the less. Since I now had the day … Continue reading "Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan"